Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there is concern that they might have died of Avian Flu. A Birth Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to every ones relief, they confirmed it was NOT Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts. However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the birds beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by an impact with a car. MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentage of truck kills versus car kills. He very quickly concluded the cause. When crows eat road kill, they always have a look out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. They discovered that while all look out crows could shout "Cah", not a single one could shout "Truck."
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